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Product Spotlight:
OTC Genisys and the AES Wave!
 The
CD included with Pathfinder 2003 includes a program named REMOTE
DISPLAY. Once installed on your PC it allows you to dump screen
captures from the Genisys Scan Tool, Scope and Gas modules to your PC.
Use the update cable to
connect your Genisys ToolBox to initiate the download from the Genisys
to the PC . On your PC, click the PRINT SCREEN
button and it will print to your printer. More
about Pathfinder 2003.
For AES Wave users
If you want to save the screen dump for future reference do the
following:
1. Close the AES Wave! to prevent com port conflict with the OTC
software.
2. Open the OTC software named REMOTE DISPLAY.
3. Use the update cable to connect the Genisys to your PC port.
4. On the Genisys open the ToolBox and select the option for WIRED.
5. Initiate the download from the Genisys and then disconnect the
Genisys update cable from your PC.
6. Press the PRINT SCR button on your keyboard to copy the PC
screen to the Windows clipboard. This button is usually located to the
right of the F12 key.
7. IMPORTANT: Make sure the update cable is disconnected from the PC.
 8. Open the AES Wave! and select EDIT / PASTE to paste the image from
the windows clipboard into the AES Wave! Your image will look
similar to this:
9. From the icon bar of the AES Wave! click the "Save To DB" button to save it into your AES Wave! database
along with your other diagnostic information.
More about
the AES Wave!
Product Spotlight:
Pico Scope: Advanced or Basic
The Pico Automotive PC-based
scope is now available in two packages: Basic and Advanced. The
Basic Kit has fewer accessories and costs less. But they both have
the same testing capabilities and features.
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Basic Kit contains the following products:
1. ADC-212/3 scope module
2. 600A AC/DC current clamp
3. 20:1 attenuator
4. Multimeter probes
5. Small Croc clips
6. Dolphin clips
7. Insulation piercing probes
8. TA000 test lead (2 off)
9. Secondary ignition pickup
10. 2-pin break out lead
11. Automotive software CD
12. Quick start guide
13. Sturdy carry case
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Advanced Automotive kit contains all the products found in the Basic
Kit, but also includes the following:
14. 60A DC current clamp
15. Acupuncture probes
16. Additional secondary ignition pickup
17. Cigar lighter power lead
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Did you know:
The Pico Automotive Kits contain leads that are 3 meters long: the
Secondary, the TA000 test leads, and the 2-pin break out
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CAN or CANnot?
One protocol + numerous scan
tools = One question: Which can and which cannot?
BDM from Bluestreak
Cartridge-based update coming up in October 2004.
CJ-ii PDA-Based Scan Tool
Shooting for Summer 2004.
CJscanTool
Upcoming with the C15
DiagTek AutoDiag for Ford
L/M
Shooting for Summer 2004
DRB-3
Rumor: Will not do CAN, new unit will come to market.
NGS by Hickok
Working to make two options for CAN, available in Spring 2004:
1. Full CAN option may run about $2,000
2. Partial CAN option for under $1,000
Both options will work with new and older NGS units.
OTC Monitor
Will not become CAN compatible.
OTC Genisys
Pathfinder 2003 provides CAN update.
OTC Tech 2
CAN-DI module is available to dealerships; no pricing or ETA on
aftermarket version.
Snap-on MT-2500 (the Red Brick)
CAN update available now.
Snap-on MODIS
Shooting for Summer 2004.
Vetronix MasterTech
Coming soon in Spring 2004. Should be under $500.00.
Vetronix Tech 2
CAN-DI module is available to dealerships; no pricing or ETA on
aftermarket version.
Seminars in Massachusetts
and Arkansas :
Craig Van Batenburg,
CMAT, L1
 Craig
is offering two seminars this spring:
Hybrids (Hybrid
Technology...Toyota Prius, Honda Insight), and
Japanese Driveability.
Craig works out of Worcester, MA and provides technical
and management training across the US. He has over three decades
of shop management and technical experience. He has owned an
Insight since February of 2000 and has had many Priuses to work on and
research.
Schedule of classes is located to the upper right in the
red area. Click here.
Overview of Hybrids
(Hybrid Technology...Toyota Prius, Honda Insight)
Great class to keep you ahead of the competition. Learn how to be
safe with high voltage. Find out what tools you will need. First class
ever taught to the aftermarket on hybrids. These cars are now selling
over 50,000 units per year and more to come. GM is soon as is Ford.
Overview of Japanese
Driveability.
Craig will be touring Arkansas
from late March through mid-April conducting seminars on Japanese Driveability:
Honda/Acura - Toyota/Lexus - Nissan -
Subaru.
What will you learn?
~ Common problems with each make.
~ What scanners work best?
~ Good sources of information.
~ How the different fuel injection systems operate.
~ Tips and tricks for saving time.
~ Understanding the Japanese engineer.
~ Sample parts will be used in the presentation.
~ Plus lots more! There will be plenty of time for questions.
Manufacturer specific topics
Honda/Acura
• Discover the top 3 reasons why Hondas run rich.
• Learn what maintenance item has been discontinued, but is critical.
• Get ready for the new hybrids.
Toyota/Lexus
• Learn the difference between the 2 basic fuel injection systems
used.
• Learn safety precautions on a 288 volt system.
• Learn why a clutch job can set the MIL lamp on Toyota trucks.
Nissan
• Learn what major sensor fails and why it is hard to diagnose.
• Learn why low amp current probes don’t work on some Nissan
injectors.
• Learn how to be sure you are in a closed loop without a scan tool.
Subaru
• Learn why the front main seal may continue to leak after
replacement.
• Learn why MIL lamp is on after a front end collision is repaired.
• Learn how to save time changing a timing belt.
Contact AES
Automotive Electronics Services, Inc.
3849 N Fine Ave #102
Fresno CA 93727
559-292-7851
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A
video by Bob Augustine, he shows you things you didn't know the
Vetronix MTS 3100 (the Mastertech) could do!
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Protect
your valuable PDA and the information on it from harsh environment
such as: Oil, grease, dirt, water, sand, snow, rain, humidity, and
most importantly shock and impact.
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Training Update:
PWR Training
Mark, John and Bob continue their circuit through the Midwest along with
dates in New Jersey and Arizona.
a and
will soon head up the coast:
Seminar: Top 10 OBDII Codes
Mar 3rd 4th Forest Park, OH
Mar 10th 11th Indianapolis IN
Mar 17th 18th Tucson AZ
Jun 1st 2nd Pewaukee WI
Apr 26th 27th Independence OH
May 5th 6th Harrisburg PA
May 10th 11th Lansdale PA
May 17th 18th Totowa NJ
Seminar: OBDII Mastering The Beast:
Mar 6th Lansing MI
Mar 8th 9th Perrysburg OH
Mar 24th 25th Nashville TN
Mar 29th 30th Memphis TN
Mar 31st Apr 1st Springfield MO.
Apr 5th 6th Raytown MO
Apr 12th 13th Eden Prairie MN
Apr 14th 15th St Cloud MN
Apr 28th 29th Columbus OH
May 3rd 4th Pittsburgh PA
Visit their site: www.pwrtraining.com
Training Update:
Craig Van Batenburg
Hybrids
Hybrid Technology…Toyota Prius, Honda Insight
March 13 Saturday, 9:00 - 5:00pm
Comfort Inn, Westboro MA
To enroll contact Craig at:
Email: craig@auto-careers.org
Voice: 800 939-7909
Japanese Driveability
March 29-30, 2004 - Jonesboro, AR
March 31-April 1, 2004 - West Memphis
April 4, 2004 - Memphis, Tennessee
April 5-6, 2004 - Little Rock, AR
April 7-8, 2004 - Fort Smith, AR
April 10, 2004 - Springdale, Arkansas
Contacts for seminars in Arkansas:
Liz Tidwell or Lalia Zakrzewski
Kittle's Garage
Ph: 501-376-1519
Fax: 501.376.1522
E-mail: KITTLESGARAGE@72114.COM
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